Cherry Jam - A Gloucester Rugby Supporter Podcast

This weeks pod is short and sweet as we discuss the Lions 3rd Test and Series defeat to South Africa. We also review the Series and pick our moment of the tour, discuss the coverage and how it might be remembered. Ed Price Lawrence Landray (Loz) Russ Brookes

Well a lot can happen in a week. Rassie Erasmus has a 1 hour rant about how bad the refereeing was in the 1st Test. He didn't really need to bother trying to play mind games as the Lions were dreadful in a 27-9 defeat. We discuss the game, the nonsense leading up to it and also preview the 3rd Test. We also chat about the new Gloucester home shirt (spoiler - we all like it), the Olympic Sevens cam...

A gritty and determined display by the British & Irish Lions in the second half of the 1st Test against South Africa was just enough to secure a win. We discuss the game, the positives, the negatives and what changes, if any, we will see in the 2nd Test.  The guys also chat about the Olympic Sevens tournament, the games and the TV coverage as a whole, plus a bad week for Rugby League. Fin...

The fixture list for the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership has been released, so it is as good a time as any to start Series 3 of Cherry Jam.  The lads chat about the recent signings Gloucester have made and how they might impact the squad. We also discuss the Lions Tour so far, with a particular focus on the upcoming 1st Test. There is a full round-up of the International fixtures including the...

A wonderful final between Exeter and Quins deservedly won by the London side while the Lions beat Japan in Edinburgh, but not without some major casualties. We discuss both games and the call-ups to the Lions squad. We also speak about Gloucester communication around the Academy centre and asking supporters to donate their money.  Finally, all-be-it with Ed slightly distracted by the France v...

Apologies for the length of time between pods but a combination of busy lives, lack of rugby and technical issues meant we have struggled over the past few weeks. Firstly we wanted to pay tribute to Jack Adams who sadly passed away on June 12th from cancer aged just 34. All our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Jack. In our 50th pod, we discuss the new Gloucester training facility and...

It was always going to be a tough ask away to the rampant Bristol Bears, but a 12th minute red card meant it became damage control. Bristol did their best to entertain us with some comical and innovative methods in cocking up tries but we ended up heavily beaten. The guys chat about the game and what if anything can be gleaned from it. We also discuss the London Irish game this Friday, the Women's...

Sometimes everything just comes together. Gloucester put in one of their best performances for nearly two years to defeat Northampton Saints 31-7 away from home. We review the game and the numerous players who excelled. We also chat about the Lions squad announcement and the inclusion of Chris Harris and Louis Rees-Zammit. Finally the lads preview the Bristol game (which we will be in the pub for!...

Despite probably the worst 40 minutes of George Skivington's tenure, a spirited 2nd half led to a fantastic bonus point comeback win for Gloucester over the Falcons. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in that performance. We also chat about the Womens Six Nations and answer more listener questions - this time showing how bad some of the gang are at Geography! Ed Price Russ Brookes Jim Harle...

Honestly, it would be just nice to talk about a surprisingly good performance and result once in a while. Gloucester manage to lose again to a team with only 14 men on the pitch. A disappointing and frustrating result compounded by some of the 'excuses' offered up after the game. We also discuss last weeks Fans Forum and some of the positives that came out regarding the academy. We also preview th...

A rugby free weekend for Gloucester but the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup continued. We chat about the games before launching into some of your topics and suggestions (we have had a few in so this will continue over the next few weeks). Firstly where do we see the future of Rugby in the next 10 years; we also discuss Henry Trinder's departure to Vannes, preview the Sale game and give an insight...

It was fun while it lasted! Gloucester were unable to pull off a shock victory against a talented and strong La Rochelle side, but there was plenty of effort and heart in the performance. We discuss the game and how far the club really are from the top echelons of the European game. We also chat about the BBC blunder of not properly publicising the Women's Six Nations (and then making it incredibl...

A fantastic bonus point victory over the reigning Premiership and European Champions doesn't happen too often, but Gloucester secured 5 valuable points over an admittedly weakened Exeter side. We discuss the performance and the result, before chatting about another varied week in rugby. From Brice Dulin's brain fade helping Scotland win in Paris for the first time since 1999, to cards handed out l...

We start this weeks pod with a tribute to Graham Spring, who sadly passed away on Monday. He was the announcer at Kingsholm for 40 years and was an absolute legend at the club.  The lads discuss the defeat to Harlequins and how wise it is to 'target' certain games and how much the academy players would have learnt from the experience. We also review the Six Nations and talk about how good Lou...

After two back to back victories, Gloucester's defeat to Leicester left us all a little flat, however England produced a wonderful performance to see off a fantastic French side. Meanwhile the Cherry Jam boys had their own battles with the French (via a World Cup ticketing system) and we discuss why diversity in the commentary box is a great way to grow the game.  Ed Price James Eastwood (Sno...

Sometimes, just sometimes the right result happens despite luck and hardship being thrown at you. Gloucester pulled a wonderful win away to Wasps even with a controversial Red card awarded to Olly Thorley. We discuss the game, the red card, the ref and also chat about the upcoming Leicester game. We also speak about Saracens defeat to Pirates in the opening weekend of the Championship and why Rugb...

A bumper episode this week as we tackle a very much needed win for Gloucester over Worcester, the ingle worst refereeing decision we have ever seen and England's implosion against Wales; the trolls and whether Rugby needs to look at itself plus Snowy may have accidentally bought a £2,500 bike.  Ed Price James Eastwood (Snowy) Jim Harley Lawrence Landray (Loz) Russ Brookes

Despite being down to 14 men for over 70 minutes, Gloucester nearly pulled off a miraculous victory only for the metronomic boot of Rhys Priestland to edge the Cherry and Whites out. We discuss the match, plus preview this weekends must win game against Worcester - who have managed to capture Willi Heinz for next season. The guys also chat about the Lance Bradley interview and why we are going to...

Gloucester lost narrowly to Bristol, but there were signs of encouragement - well for some of us! In the week that Relegation was finally suspended for this season, we talk about the defeat to our rivals down the road, the Six Nations and how good Louis Rees-Zammit is; plus a chat about the upcoming Bath game. Ed Price Lawrence Landray (Loz) James Eastwood (Snowy) Russ Brookes Jim Harley

Another week, another defeat - two bonus points salvaged puts a sheen on an otherwise disappointing result. We discuss whether the lads should have gone for the win at the end, plus also chat about England and their dreadful display against a resurgent Scotland. We also talk about the upcoming West Country Derby against Bristol Bears and whether BT Sport are over stepping the mark (or if PRL would...

Somehow Ed managed to bag an interview with World Cup winner and Gloucester legend, Mike Tindall. He discussed his early days with Bath, winning the World Cup, seeing sense and joining the Cherry and Whites where despite some incredible performances and victories the team never quite managed to win the big trophies. We touched on his often horrific injuries and missing out on The Lions before chat...

It has come to this! We are genuinely discussing our favourite biscuits so we don't have to talk too much about Gloucester Rugby. We do bite the bullet and chat about another disappointing defeat at home to Northampton, while also debating whether George Skivington is already on borrowed time. Amazingly we do see some positives and also reminisce about past glories (now available on Youtube).&nbsp...

Another week without any rugby and thank you all again for sending in your ideas and stories. The team discuss what, if any, superstitions we have watching Gloucester, the worst ground to watch rugby (other than The Wreck) and our favourite non-Gloucester related match we have seen live. However the fun and games can't last forever, so we also preview this weekends match against Northampton. Ed Pr...

Thank you to all our wonderful listeners who suggested ideas for this weeks pod. We also had some great little anecdotes about your favourite chants, moments and trips. With no rugby this week it was good to have a laugh. We did cover off the possibility of a Gloucester v Leinster Quarter Final in the Champions Cup and Saracens defeat to Ealing, just for old time sake, but please continue to send...

Another week, another disappointing defeat for Gloucester. This time to the high flying Falcons (see what we did there?). The lads discuss the fall out from the game, and try to find some positives. We also discuss European Rugby suspending the next two rounds and the worrying trend of players questioning or abusing the referees.  Finally enjoy the poor choices that Russ and Ed made. Ed Price...